Post by University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

How can economic policy be used to address global security challenges? In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, Smith's Michael Faulkender examines the role of economic pressure in U.S. strategy toward Iran, highlighting how sanctions and financial restrictions can target revenue streams that support military operations and proxy networks. The piece explores the growing role of cryptocurrency in global finance and discusses how economic tools can complement traditional diplomatic and military efforts. Read more in The Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/dsMhx5bd